Caregiver

Right at Home Merrillville, IN; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid training and in-services

Flexible scheduling

Annual pay increases

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

A leading home care agency is hiring caregivers in Gary, Indiana, to provide one-on-one care for clients. The ideal candidates will have compassion and at least 6 months of experience caring for seniors or adults. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, and charting reports. This role offers a flexible schedule, training, and healthcare benefits. Join our team to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience caring for a senior or adult.
• Completion of background checks and drug screens.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist clients with daily activities.
• Prepare meals, bathe, and groom clients as needed.
• Communicate concerns and changes in condition to office staff.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Housekeeping

Personal care assistance

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life within the safety of their home providing special one-on-one care? Are you a warm and supportive person experienced in providing care to seniors or adults? If you answer yes, Right at Home is hiring caregivers immediately to care for clients within Lake and Porter counties in northwest Indiana. Caregivers are essential service providers who support and assist their clients with daily living activities. Our main goal as an agency is to keep them independent, at home, and out of the high-risk nursing facilities. This position is not a PRN role, part time or full time only.

Caregiver Shifts Available: Mornings, Days Evenings, Nights and Overnights

Caregiver Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Annual Pay Increases
• Opportunities to increase hourly wage when accepting emergency shifts
• Paid on the job training, in‑services, and online.
• Employee recognition and bonuses including TM of the Month and more
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Promotion opportunities
• Unlimited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Healthcare benefits

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Companionship: provide conversation, activities, light housekeeping, run errands, and transport/accompany clients to appointments and assist with medication reminders.
• Personal Care: provide personal care assistance which could include preparing meals, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, encouraging exercises, and grooming.
• Charting and Reporting: due diligence communicating concerns and changes in condition to a supportive office and care team members is important to ensure clients are remaining healthy and quality of life is improving, while giving loved one’s piece of mind.

Caregiver Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience caring for a senior or adult
• Warmth and compassion for people under your care
• Ability to competently communicate and perform assigned tasks
• Completion of a criminal background check, BMV check, TB test, and drug screen
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation

The Following Skills and Qualifications are Preferred, but not Required

• NO certification required; however, we commensurate pay for licensed CNA and HHA certifications and experience.

Become part of the Right at Home team and join our culture of excellence and live our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.